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Merissa (12622 KP) created a post

Oct 23, 2020  
"This is the perfect afternoon read, cuppa to hand and cheeky snacks... snuggled on the sofa of course!"

What a Latte Books by Morgan Sheppard - @hotchoc84, @MorganJSheppard, #Sweet, #Contemporary, #Fantasy, #Romance, 4 out of 5 (very good)

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Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Always Be True: Tino (Sergeant Joe's Boys, #2) in Books

May 7, 2019  
Always Be True: Tino (Sergeant Joe's Boys, #2)
Always Be True: Tino (Sergeant Joe's Boys, #2)
Alexis Morgan | 2016
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
this is a sweet enjoyable follow up read in this series. this book can be read as a stand alone or as part of the series. this author gives you fab characters in an amazing story. the story is well paced and very enjoyable to read. this book is perfect for relaxing either on the beach or on the sofa. i cant wait to read more from the author in the future.
highly recommended

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Crystal (9 KP) rated The Horse Goddess in Books

Jul 4, 2018  
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The Horse Goddess
Morgan Llywelyn | 1998
8
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
I really enjoyed this book and am compelled to read some of the other author's works. Morgan Llywelyn brings the ancient world to life with descriptions of their daily lives and homes, but also delving into their religious and spiritual beliefs, which helps bring their lost cultures to life.
  
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Debbiereadsbook (1392 KP) rated Hiding From Two (Soul Match #3) in Books

Jun 30, 2018  
Hiding From Two (Soul Match #3)
Hiding From Two (Soul Match #3)
Morticia Knight | 2017 | Contemporary, Erotica, LGBTQ+
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
really enjoying this series!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

This is book 3 in the Soul Match series, and you really DO need to read books one, Slave For Two and book two, Cherished By Two before you read this one. You need to know about Chris, Lasar and Nary and not all is recapped here.

Morgan is Chris' cousin and under Lasar's protective custody. After Advisor Hallosh helped save Morgan from the attack at the Nall's sex party, the Soul Match flares between them. But then it flares again when Morgan meets Rama, Lasar's warrior friend. But Morgan is scared, and it takes another vision that Chris has to make Morgan see, that there are worse things than being a third in a Soul Match bond. Time is running out, though, for both the human and Alasharian rebellion.

For me, the weakest of the three books so far, and I think it's mainly because of Morgan himself! He was so adamant that he would NOT match with Hallosh and Rama, and then BOOM, his opinion flipped on a penny and I felt it a bit much.

We do get some Chris and that vision the Shar Shar Ar graces Chris with. We get what's happening with the Nall and the Void.

And we are introduced to Graham in the most horrific way. His book is next.

So, not as good as book 2, but on a par with book one.

4 stars

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2310 KP) rated Never Say Die in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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Never Say Die
Kris Neri
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Weeks before the half iron man triathlon in San Diego, a car runs over professional triathlete Zoey Morgan. When more happens, it appears it wasn't an accident. Can she figure out why she is being targeted? The pacing is a little off at times, but this was still an enjoyable read.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-never-say-die-by-kris-neri.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Grave Witch (Alex Craft, #1) in Books

Jan 8, 2021  
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Grave Witch (Alex Craft, #1)
Kalayna Price | 2010
8
6.6 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
So, I seem to be on an Urban Fantasy binge read at the minute. I enjoyed this more than I expected I would after reading book 5-13 back to back of Kim Harrison's The Hollows/Rachel Morgan series, and getting totally absorbed in it.

This was different to most other UF books I've read, which is good. I'm not normally a fan of the fae but I actually really enjoyed this--or maybe I mean Falin. I'm really intrigued by him and what could possible happen between him and Alex next

Can't wait to read book 2!
  
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Merissa (12622 KP) rated Second Match (Perfect Match Agency #5) in Books

Aug 3, 2023  
Second Match (Perfect Match Agency #5)
Second Match (Perfect Match Agency #5)
Wendy Rathbone | 2023 | LGBTQ+, Romance
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
SECOND MATCH is Morgan Dor's story. I first met him in Chance Match when the omega he'd been paired with fell for his assistant instead. So when I saw Morgan in this story, I knew I had to read it.

It did help me, having read about Morgan before, as there isn't much background to him in this book. Riley is the omega he gets matched with, who suffers from an extreme UV allergy. This means he gets called a demon and shunned by everyone, including most of his family, by the religious cult he grew up with.

This book moves at a breakneck pace which, unfortunately, means most parts are not fleshed out or given the attention they deserve. At best, points are skimmed over and the reader is told what has happened, rather than being shown, ie. Riley's UV treatments, the year of their marriage, and the crazy cult leader. I was left with many questions after reading this, which was a shame as I had loved the other story.

A good addition to the Perfect Match Agency series that I did enjoy, but I would recommend you read Chance Match first, just so you get a little more background.

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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Aug 3, 2023
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Merissa (12622 KP) rated Disjointed Lives in Books

Mar 30, 2018  
Disjointed Lives
Disjointed Lives
Morgan Sheppard | 2018 | Contemporary
10
9.0 (5 Ratings)
Book Rating
Disjointed Lives by Morgan Sheppard
Disjointed Lives is the first non-fantasy story from Morgan Sheppard. It is only a short story, based around two friends meeting for coffee, and one of them needing help. It does mention gas lighting and mental/emotional abuse, but without going into too much detail.

One of the things that is becoming clear is that Morgan Sheppard writes character based stories. The world building is very good, but what gives these stories the emotion behind them, is the characters. They are completely relate-able, with foibles and quirks that readers will recognise in themselves and those they know.

Whether you like fantasy or contemporary/women's fiction, I would definitely recommend this book, and others by this author.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
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Merissa (12622 KP) rated The Right One in Books

Apr 12, 2021 (Updated Jul 27, 2023)  
The Right One
The Right One
Felice Stevens | 2021 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
THE RIGHT ONE focuses on Morgan (5C) and Leo, both of them hurt by their pasts, and neither looking for love! Sometimes, it's when you're not looking though, that things happen. Like Morgan moving into 5C for example, and the fireworks that start from the first moment.

Oh man, these two. My heart broke for both of them - Morgan for the abusive ex, and Leo for the abusive parents. Morgan was brave though, and I'm not just talking physically. He has a backbone of steel and isn't prepared to back down unless he feels the timing isn't quite right. That and his insights are what enable him to break through Leo's walls. Of course, Morgan has his own insecurities, which Leo is able to deal with, so these two really are perfect for each other.

I loved how this book flowed and it took me along for the ride. I was wondering when the ex would turn up and wasn't surprised when he did. I was surprised (and cheering) about other things but not that.

These characters are superb, and I loved the supporting cast too. Full of descriptions clear enough to see what was going on, this book kept me gripped from start to finish.

Another absolute corker from Felice Stevens and absolutely recommended by me.

** same worded review will appear elsewhere **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Apr 12, 2021
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BookblogbyCari (345 KP) rated Guess Who in Books

Aug 14, 2018  
Guess Who
Guess Who
Chris McGeorge | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry, Thriller
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Book Review by Cari Mayhew.

One murder; one room; 5 suspects. Now there’s a promising description for an intense read!

The story begins when central character, Morgan Shephard wakes up handcuffed in what appears to be a hotel room in London. Morgan is a resident detective for a daytime reality TV programme. With him there’s a lawyer, an actress, a teenager, a coffee shop worker, and a hotel cleaner. They find a dead body in the bath - the body of Morgan’s therapist. A message from a masked man appears on the TV screen explaining that Morgan has 3 hours to identify the murderer or the hotel will be blown up.

The characters find that they cannot escape the room. Morgan runs quick interviews with the suspects and finds that they all have links to the victim, but not as strong as his own. Before the 3 hours is up, while Morgan is searching the air ducts, the one suspect accuses another and proceeds to stab him to death. Morgan becomes fairly sure that he knows who murdered his therapist and calls the name out moments before the 3 hours are up. Then nothing happens so he calls out the names of all the suspects. An explosion is then heard by all, but everything remains as it was – there was no explosion. They then discover that they are not at all where they thought they were.

The chapters on Morgan’s current settings are spliced with chapters from other points in Morgan’s life with special emphasis on his solving of a murder which made him famous at age 11, and the reader discovers who has had the longest vendetta against Morgan, and the chapters slowly spell out why.

But this does little to address the reasoning behind the presence of the others in the room, until a further 2 vendettas are revealed.

I enjoyed the book and the story behind the masked man’s murderous hatred, but what I didn’t like was that the general premise of the book wasn’t lived up to. The 3 hours before the “explosion” was up at the 50% mark of the book, and the 5 suspects in the room all have incredibly weak links to the murder victim. I also think that more story could have been made around the lawyer whose big case Morgan was somehow embroiled in which was to take to trial that very day.

I found elements of the book too unrealistic, with extensive effort to bring the plotting to fruition, 1 completely needless and unnecessary victim, and an actual willing murder victim. Also Morgan’s drink and drug dependency did nothing to aid the story telling.

Although I was hoping for more from the book, the plot was indeed intense and I did have a good read.